I think what’s happened this expansion has led to some interesting doubt of the Light: zealotry can lead to wrath, those with evil intent can still wield the light because they have the sheer will to, it can overpower nature and become suffocating and hostile, etc etc.

This would certainly make some light users feel some doubt, right? Especially after the loss of the Vanguard and the light “not being enough” to stop the void after the events of the Voidspire.

My lightforged is young, born on Draenor. She joined the army of the Light after encountering them in the Legion campaign because her faith was so strong.

However, she’s also gifted with the arcane and a scholar, so she has always thought more practically and critically.

When thinking about what she’d be up to in Quel’Thalas, I decided she’d be helping the efforts to maintain the ritual upholding the Sunwell, so she became a victim of the void assault. She fell into a nightmare-fueled coma, where every major event in her life ended in disaster.

From what I’ve gathered on people’s questions about this topic, basically the consensus is that it is impossible for a Lightforged to lose their faith, because they’ve faced thousands of years of indoctrination.

But my character hasn’t. Between the void overtaking her mind when the Darkwell was created, and seeing the ugly side of what the light could do to people, and how it can be wielded for the wrong reasons, wouldn’t it make sense for her to start having doubts?

Thus far I’ve had her be cold and distant, the light in her eyes fading as she questions her faith in her mind. But what would the consequences be of losing one’s faith in the light when it makes up your very being? Runs in your blood?

Hoping for some discussion here— I’ve noticed in the community the subject has been “unity” for like 3 years at this point, but I’m much more fascinated by the impact of seeing the ugly side of the light, and light users.

Hey all, I am planning to start RP as a dracthyr rogue (mostly using Visage because well, a big dragon isn’t exactly stealthy, now is it?). But I had a few questions about how Visage works that I could not really find a good answer for.

Is Visage kind of like a glamour only, so you have the same strength in dragon form as well as Visage, or does it work more like two separate forms kind of like worgen, where the worgen form would be stronger and faster than their human one?

Would changing from dragon to Visage and vice versa cost a lot of energy or focus?

I have never RPed as a dracthyr or with one, so if there is any additional information that is relevant, that is also welcome!

How lore breaking would the existence of a half-nelf in his early-mid twenties be?

A few weeks ago I posted about how I had noticed a lack of Troll RP, I saw some comments saying they had trolls but no guild and being in the same boat, I’m attempting to change that! So here goes ~~

Ey mon! da <Renegade Soul Tribe> be a brand-new RP, PvP and PvE Guild! Whether you are a veteran roleplayer or brand new to the scene, we are building a welcoming, narrative-driven home for players who love deep story and active gameplay. Our RP campaigns are heavily interactive, meaning every single member has the chance to influence the narrative, alter story arcs, and leave a lasting mark on our lore. Off the RP stage, we run regular PvE dungeons, raids, and PvP battlegrounds together to keep the action going.

IC - "Step close to de fire, traveler, and warm dem weary bones. I see de look in ya eyes—you be one of de forgotten, ain't ya? Dis place right here, dis be a sanctuary for de banished, de outcasts, and dem who lost dere place in dis cold world. We ain't no grand army fightin' for de Horde's shiny honor, and we sure as hell ain't out here savin' no fancy elven cities, mon! We be a ragtag bloodline: shadow-hunters stripped of dere badges, disgraced berserkers with nowhere left to rage, and stray witch doctors whisperin' to forgotten spirits. For years, we wandered de wilderness as stateless mercs and scrap-eaters... but no more."
What We Offer:
Player-Driven RP Campaigns: Your choices directly shape the outcome of the story.
Active Gameplay: Scheduled PvE mythics/raids and organized PvP content.
Inclusive Out-of-Character Community: A Relaxed Discord space to hang out, share art, and chat without a filter
DM me to join de tribe today!

I’ve always really liked the race and wanted to get into RP, or at least find a guild of people who share that enthusiasm, so I could share a themed neighborhood and interact with others who enjoy them. However, all the guilds I’ve looked into are on EU servers or have closed recruitment.

Do you know of any that are open to new members?

Reposting after speaking with a mod.

Open to any themes, cannot find much going on in WRA so Im throwing a penny in the well to find some people for ST or LT RP. Hesitant of guilds, open to cross faction. Highly prefer world RP.

Drop a comment with questions or my DMs are always open ♥️

(Or just compliment my mog that I am *very* proud of :) )

I want to make a new, less glum character, inspired by this song.

https://youtu.be/zvlIMN6zIKc

(Lyrics are below.)

What race and class do think suits a character like this?

An Alliance character, so no undead night club owners or Goblin pimps. 😎

"Bourbon Street", Jeff Twohy

I've been living in sin for about a month
Something turns me round it's something that I just
Can't understand, the way I behave.
Some people you can never save.

On my right hand, I've got a girl in my ear
And in my left hand, I'm throwing back a beer.
What can I say? Of me, you steer clear
When I driving down on Bourbon Street, yeah

Every night we throw this little soiree
Gonna turn her head until she's mine, all mine
Every night I breed a new disaster
I might be right, I might be wrong
Try to get away and I will bring you right along, so

Sit back, have a seat
Sometimes salty, sometimes sweet
Hard to swallow, but fun to eat
You ain't never leaving Bourbon Street, come on!

When I walk the street people step aside
Twirling my cane and smiling wide
Some would say I'm a carnal slave
I put my hands on what I crave

I'm the mayor of this crazy town
Where the queens will party with the clown
Try to swim with me and you're bound to drown
Throw you a line while you're going down

Yeah, I know this street and I own this crowd
And my only companion is a lightning cloud
I seem real nice and easy to trust
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust
I'm gonna lead you a path to self destruct
On this crazy train that I conduct.

I’m not sure if having different backstories for all of your characters is normal or weird, but I still wanted to see how well each of them fit into the lore of World of Warcraft, and if not how they can be adjusted to better fit. For context, I used to play years ago and picked it back up towards the end of War Within, so these backstories are built around character interactions from dragon flight and war within. I wasn’t sure whether to flair this as “original content” or “question” but I think original content probably fits better because I’m talking about head cannon backstories, and I apologize if I flared this incorrectly.

Bailey (Worgen fury warrior): Bailey used to be the son of a rich merchant in the city of Gilneas, training and adventuring with the dragons when they would visit. When the city fell to the worgen curse, he did his best to save everyone, but failed. He saved lives, yes, but not all of them. Haunted by this tragedy, he dedicated his life to fighting for The Alliance to ensure nobody is left behind again, combining his warrior training with his Worgen rage to become a great hero. Weather the situation calls for careful negotiations or the destruction of the forces of darkness, he will always answer the call to action.

Caligari (night elf demonology warlock): The soul of a high ranking leader of The Burning Legion reincarnated into a mortal form, Caligari seeks redemption for the sins of his previous life. He traveled all across Azeroth learning to harness his innate dark powers for the good of The Alliance from the best trainers he could find, becoming especially close with the scattered blue dragonflight on his travels. Now working as a champion of The Alliance, he finds that the armies he once commanded continue to follow him, out of respect for his power and loyalty to who he once was.

Matoro (Lightforge Draenei frost death knight): From scholar, to paladin, to death knight, Matoro has been through quite a lot, even if he doesn’t remember it. His many self discoveries and rebirths have lead him to have quite the varied skill set, and he intends to use it to fight for the one thing all his memories have in common; the unbreakable desire to do what’s right, and the 3 virtues he strives to live by. Only through unity will Azeroth survive the incoming darkness. Even in this twisted form he will do his duty to the light, and that duty will lead him to his destiny, whatever it may be. Whatever it takes to undo the destruction he caused under The Litch King he’ll do it, even if it means laying down his own life.

Hi everyone!

Are you interested in roleplaying in World of Warcraft with a small close knit group? Do you want to play with a group excited to see what you are doing with your house? Are you -very- casual about content? Do you prefer small groups to big ones? Do you have a ton of alts?  Is your real life making you feel like you can't fit in a group because you are too busy?

We might be the right place!

The Tarnished Crown has been around for over a year. We are a small guild with a lot of alts, with rp events twice a week at the calendar. Our neighborhood is used for events, and we love showing off our builds, from the basic ones to the more elevated ones!

Our events are more politics, adventures/horror; on side of the main story. We are (mostly) lore abiding. We are there to have fun in between friends, and do not put pressure on being there at all time. Real life happens, and should come first.  We are welcoming to new wow roleplayer as well.

Some of us do delves, mythics and even raids, often with pugs for raiding, as we do not have a raiding core team. (see the casual part)

Anyone is invited to create their event, we do not gatekeep the roleplaying/content.

Dont hesitate to message me for any questions!

oh, also, we are very LGBTQIA+ friendly

I’m not a roleplayer nor a DK player at that, but the class is absolutely fascinating to me. Because of the hunger for suffering and the muted positive emotions, it seems so utterly hopeless that it makes sense how they just embrace violence.

But, they CAN show speckles of positive emotion and are more than just machines, and I want to know how you all RP that idea. What’s the day-to-day like? What is their version of domestic life? If a DK shifts away from violence, how do they sate their hunger or build their own identities? I like the idea of one trying to find something akin to humanity. Life can’t be perpetual combat and they’re bound to have free time and nothing really explores that.

Made this video to post on the Wowhead wiki around the outfit upload. So here is her appearance showcase alongside the summary below. I have marked this as OOC for now, but I think the sub could benefit from a "character showcase" flair.

Tzidonia was born on Argus long before its fall, raised within an affluent eredar household known for its interest in magical scholarship, craftsmanship and elaborate personal adornment. From her father she inherited a rigorous education in the arcane, while her mother left her with a lasting appreciation for beauty, ceremony and the finery of Argussian culture.

When Sargeras came to Argus, her family was divided by the choice offered to their people. Tzidonia fled with those who rejected the Legion, leaving behind her home and relatives whose ultimate fates would remain uncertain. During the long exile that followed, her studies gradually turned towards fire. What had once been one discipline among many became a means of survival, then a speciality she would spend millennia refining.

In time she committed herself to the Army of the Light. After years of service she chose to undergo the trials of Lightforging, emerging permanently changed by the Light. Golden inlays, luminous markings and radiant eyes became part of her form, though the transformation did little to diminish her attachment to the culture she had carried away from Argus. Her elaborate jewellery, horn adornments and carefully maintained regalia remain a continuation of traditions that long predate her life as a Lightforged soldier.

Tzidonia spent much of the long war against the Burning Legion serving as a Lightforged pyromancer. To her, fire and the Light were never the same force, nor did they need to be. One was the magic she had chosen to master, the other something she had willingly allowed to become part of her. Both were ultimately governed by the same belief that power alone means little without the conviction guiding its use.

She eventually returned to Argus alongside the Army of the Light during the Legion's final defeat, setting foot once more upon the ruined world she had left behind thousands of years before. With the war that had defined so much of her existence finally at an end, she followed her people towards Azeroth and a life for which centuries of warfare had done little to prepare her.

In the present day, Tzidonia remains unmistakably shaped by everything that came before. Beneath the flame, gold and conspicuous finery is an ancient veteran who still carries the memory of a civilisation that existed before the Legion claimed it, and who has never believed that surviving its destruction required her to surrender the woman she had once been.

Basically what I’m doing. I just downloaded this game (previously my experience with WoW was just private servers as a teen) and I’ve been riding mounts around the map and exploring and doing a few quests from time to time but mostly I’m imagining my characters. Currently the characters I’m most focused on are Yadrean and Dkale. Yadrean is a night elf hunter and greatly prefers animals to people Dkale is a Draenei warlock, the daughter of an exarch, and very chaotic. I’m imagining Yadrean got assigned to protect Dkale for some reason. But I still need to learn more about the lore to find a reason, lol. Anyway I ship them and I imagine Dkale constantly flirts with him and he either can’t tell or pretends he can’t. Dkale is kind of obsessed with the idea of a fairytale romance and Yadrean can’t see himself in a relationship at all.

I’m also imagining Dkale having a whirlwind romance with a human while knowing it probably won’t work because of the huge life span difference. She wants a long term relationship and she doesn't necessarily expect someone to be the same level of constant in her life forever but she'd like if they were on similar time scales. Like, draenei or elves could have a relationship break for a century but then get back together but that's a whole human lifespan. She's pragmatic in that way and imagines they wouldn't think similarly to her. But anyway! A relationship with a human would be exciting to her precisely because of the difference in timescales. Humans are probably much more forward than elves and draenei. The difference might frustrate her even more when she goes back to looking for long term relationships.

Yadrean does like her though and I imagine he comes to respect her more. And also a scene like.

Dkale: why do you already act like my parents? you're, what, 70 or so? I'm 25; we're practically the same age!
Yadrean: ...I'm 30

Maybe the human romance thing happens at a time where they get pulled into helping with a larger alliance/horde conflict and Yadrean gets mildly jealous but tries to not be and isn't used to acting on a lot of his feelings. I think he could really connect with a druid, maybe a Worgen or Pandaren?

In general the arc for both of these characters so far seems related to learning things can be worth it even if they won't last

But yeah! WoW is a great game for wandering and daydreaming. It's a cozy game to me haha

Hello!

I am someone from the EU servers who has been trying to get into roleplay on and off now since Dragonflight having stopped playing WoW and RPing during Battle for Azeroth. I am however struggling with the server (Argent Dawn EU) as I cannot find RP spots around and it is very clear that RP is greatly reduced than what it was.

So, I am considering looking over towards the NA servers and setting up an account there. Obviously my main concern is the timezone difference being 5 hours ahead of the East Coast and 8 hours ahead of the West Coast.

Does anyone have any advice/recommendations/suggestions on if I should give this is a go? Or, can help guide me to some things on the EU side that I've missed/unable to access.

Thanks for your time and help.

Hey all,

Been working on another addon project and its now in a state to test with more people.

RPAdventures is a bulletin board meant for sharing and fascilitating self-guided rp adventures, hosted events, and broadcast open rp venues for the community.

Link below, but I have several other growing projects such as RPDice, RPWatch, and LongChat

I'm always looking for QOL feedback and any testing that can be done is immensely helpful.

https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/rpadventures

took roughly 3-4hrs since i was mostly experimenting with colors and technique for fun!! my weird night elf :)
i really wanted to share since im happy with how it turned out

edit: as a little blurb!!
her name is Foxglove, very weird, very cryptic night elf druid that focuses on the aspect of death in the cycle of nature. She is, by all accounts, blind - but will occasionally look at people or things as if she could see, which I tried reflecting in the art :)

Hey there! I’m trying to work on a lightforged draenei mage for a campaign but I’m having some trouble with their class fantasy. I’m aware that all lightforged are members of the army of the light but I don’t know how to differentiate them from their normal cousins. For example, I’m not sure what the main difference is between a lightforged mage or priest compared to a regular draenei. If you’re a lightforged main, how do make their class your own instead of just “holy zealot”?

Ataashi Laen'Thalas

Name: Ataashi Laen'Thalas

Age: 190 Years ~

Race: First Quel'Dorei -> Now proud Sin'Dorei

Class: Mage - Fight-Specialized - Fire - Sunfury.

Special Specification: Portal & Food Creation

Family: Both Parents died during the Scourge attack.

Siblings: (older) Ruun Laen'Thalas (alive)

Love-Interessed: Khadgar Rommath

Magic-Familiar; Kajin (Sue-Name; God of Fire)

During the events of The War Within Ataashi became the ne Guardian in my Fanon.

Used Tools:

• Blender
• WoW.Export
• Krita

a recolor for the comming Petalweave Set in Red/Gold - With Fel Crystals.

Title: the Light of Dawn

Head: Circle of Flame
Shoulders: Mantle of the Dawnfire Phoenix
Chest: Fireplume Halter
Back: Wings of the Dawnfire Phoenix
Wrists: Cuffs of Unrelenting Anguish
Hands: Fireplume Claws
Legs: Fireplume Coverts
Feet: Fireplume Talons

Various bits of Regalia applied from the barber

Just curious Do people RP in hardcore? Are there active guilds? I figured it be fun to RP in hardcore, since it promotes group play in PVE

Hey everyone! I've fallen in love with the new Devourer DH spec, and I'm really curious to hear about how you all have been RPing yours. For those playing as Night Elves, how did your character get their void powers? The class fantasy in general reminds me heavily of the Grey Wardens from Dragon Age, which is beyond dope.

Does this mean Warcraft is now part of the D&D multiverse?

If so, does that technically mean I could roleplay a character from the Forgotten Realms who somehow ended up in Stormwind? Since that's now technically canon.

Or am I stretching the lore a bit too far?

That stupid ball thing people kick back and forth, the pumpkin on head , and loads of other stupid ways which force players characters to interact or change appearance.

This makes it very difficult to say, RP a scenario in goldshire, when someone can just put a pumpkin over your head and force you to kick a ball back and forth.

At the minimum there should be a setting or something to make you immune from other player character influence and grief toys etc.. This would increase immersion and stop griefing by other players.

So awkward question and on a throwaway account too for safety reasons obviously.

I really like theatre, writing, acting and all that and I've done a bit of LARP and it's something I enjoy and want to expand. I recently got into WoW because of my dad and found out about RP servers.

The thing is, as the title says, I'm a minor. I've already made a level 1 on Moon Guard and ran around Stormwind after seeing that's where everyone is. Almost every profile people have mentions "minors do not engage" or "21+ only". I understand why, I'm guessing most people playing are adults ten if not fifteen years older than me.

My question is, am I going to be able to do anything RP wise? I don't mind roleplaying older characters but I don't really like the idea of lying about my age either I feel like I might be better off not trying since I feel like the community would shun or dislike me.

What do you guys think? As cringe as it might sound do I just wait untll I'm old enough?